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| Course: |
SO301 |
| Title: |
"Using Primary Sources on the Internet: How do I help my students understand historical bias and become critical consumers of information?" |
| Author: |
Sandy Geisler
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| Course Fee: |
$250.00 |
| Credits: |
2 graduate credits available |
| Instructor: |
LTTS Facilitator |
| Abstract: |
With the introduction of the Internet and the proliferation of media sources from around the world, we now have an unfettered flow of all types of information that organizations and individuals want to publish. How reliable is this information? How biased are the authors? How can we distinguish truth from fiction? Students must have the skills needed to navigate and prosper in this environment. Without the skills to distinguish between truth and fiction or to assess conflicting information, students can be influenced negatively by authors with bias and personal agendas. In this course, you will design an inquiry-based unit using online and offline primary source materials that will help your students develop their own judgment while learning about historical events and their impact. |
| Outcomes: |
After completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Define primary source materials and explain their importance in the curriculum.
- Develop criteria for evaluating primary source materials. Research primary source materials appropriate for your class using Internet- and community-based resources.
- Design an inquiry-based unit using primary source materials that is meaningful for your students and your curriculum, and is aligned to local, state, and national content standards.
- Develop an assessment plan that is appropriate for your inquiry-based unit.
- Design a reflection opportunity that encourages your students to apply their learning to current information sources.
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| Timeline: |
You will have 12 weeks to complete this course. If you wish to complete the course after this period, you must re-enroll and pay any applicable enrollment fee.
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| Standards: |
This course will help teachers to meet ISTE NETS foundation standards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 addressing:
- 1 - Technology Operations and Concepts
- 2 - Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences
- 3 - Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum
- 4 - Assessment and Evaluation
- 5 - Productivity and Professional Practice
- 6 - Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues
This course will help your students to meet ISTE NETS foundation standards 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 addressing:
- 1 - Basic Operations and Concepts
- 2 - Social, ethical, and human issues
- 3 - Technology Productivity Tools
- 5 - Technology research tools
- 6 - Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools
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LTTS Contact
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ltts@indiana.edu |
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